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DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

How MotoGP crash statistics defy common beliefs about 2024

MotoGP’s official crash statistics for 2024 paint a very different picture to what many would have perceived about the recently-concluded season.

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The eight DNFs that denied Bagnaia the 2024 MotoGP title

Francesco Bagnaia joined an elusive club of just five riders to have won 11 or more grands prix in a single season in the premier class when he triumphed in last weekend's MotoGP finale in Barcelona.

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Bagnaia: I will learn to finish fifth instead of crashing after MotoGP title defeat

Francesco Bagnaia says he will learn that it’s better to accept defeat than go over the limit and crash, as he seeks to retake the MotoGP title in 2025.

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Bagnaia will learn to finish fifth instead of crashing after MotoGP title defeat

Francesco Bagnaia says he will learn that it’s better to accept defeat than go over the limit and crash, as he seeks to retake the MotoGP title in 2025.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Martin crowned champion as Bagnaia wins finale

Pramac rider Jorge Martin clinched his maiden MotoGP title with a safe third-place finish in the Barcelona Grand Prix, while Francesco Bagnaia had to concede defeat despite scoring an 11th win of 2024.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Bagnaia takes vital sprint win to take title fight to finale

Francesco Bagnaia scored victory over Enea Bastianini and title rival Jorge Martin in the Barcelona Grand Prix sprint to take the championship to the final MotoGP race of 2024 on Sunday.

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MotoGP Barcelona GP: Bagnaia leads Bezzecchi in second practice, Martin fifth

Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia set the pace in second practice at MotoGP’s Barcelona Grand Prix, as championship leader Jorge Martin ended up fifth.

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KTM sees Moto3 champion David Alonso as medium-term bet for MotoGP

KTM has set its sights on signing David Alonso to its MotoGP programme in the future, having been impressed by his record-breaking sophomore campaign in Moto3 this year.

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Jack Miller 'lucky' to survive horror crash in Malaysia

Australian motorcycle ace Jack Miller says he was "lucky to walk away" from a horror first-lap crash at MotoGP's Malaysian Grand Prix.

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Miller, Binder, Quartararo escape injury after Malaysian GP crash

Jack Miller, Brad Binder and Fabio Quartararo all emerged from the second-corner incident at Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix without serious injury.

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MotoGP Malaysian GP: Bagnaia clings on to title hopes with 10th win of 2024

Francesco Bagnaia overcame Jorge Martin’s early challenge to win the Malaysian Grand Prix, making a light dent in the Spaniard’s championship lead as he finished second.

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MotoGP Malaysian GP: Lap one crash causes red flag

The Malaysian Grand Prix has been red-flagged after a multi-bike incident on the opening lap of the race.

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MotoGP Malaysian GP: Bagnaia destroys lap record to grab pole

Francesco Bagnaia will start the Malaysian Grand Prix from pole position after winning a remarkable qualifying duel with championship leader Jorge Martin.

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The spotlight already on KTM as Acosta’s star shines brighter

As the curtain twitches in readiness for it being brought down on another season of MotoGP action, even with two rounds remaining it certainly isn’t premature to brand Pedro Acosta’s rookie campaign a roaring success.

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Miller: “Anything is realistic” as Phillip Island braces for rain and wind

Local favourite Jack Miller believes any result is possible at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, given the nature of the Phillip Island venue as well as the weather forecast.

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MotoGP Japanese GP: Acosta scores maiden pole, Martin 11th after crash

Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta scored pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix as he set a new lap record at Motegi in the dying stages of a dramatic qualifying session that saw world championship leader Jorge Martin (Pramac Ducati) suffer a major setback.

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Binder wants to take “full advantage” of KTM strength at Motegi

KTM's Brad Binder says he plans to “take full advantage” of what he considers to be a potent motorcycle at the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix.

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MotoGP Japanese GP: Binder tops second practice as KTM threatens Ducati dominance

Brad Binder was fastest for KTM Factory Racing in second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi today, while Ducati-mounted title rivals Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia also booked their spots in Saturday’s Qualifying 2.

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Acosta on Ajo appointment as KTM team manager: "Nobody can be more prepared"

Pedro Acosta has hailed the "special character" of Aki Ajo as the pair will rejoin forces at the factory KTM MotoGP squad from next season.

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Acosta on Ajo appointment as KTM team manager: 'Nobody can be more prepared'

Pedro Acosta has hailed the "special character" of Aki Ajo as the pair will rejoin forces at the factory KTM MotoGP squad from next season.

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Aki Ajo announced as KTM MotoGP team manager

KTM has announced that Aki Ajo will take up the role of team manager at its factory MotoGP squad from next season.

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Aki Ajo confirmed as KTM MotoGP team manager

KTM has announced that Aki Ajo will take up the role of team manager at its factory squad from next season.

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KTM announces exit of team manager Guidotti at end of MotoGP season

KTM Factory Racing team manager Francesco Guidotti will leave both his role and the team at the conclusion of the 2024 MotoGP season, it has been announced.

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Why KTM must come to its senses and not panic amid MotoGP slump

No one can dispute Stefan Pierer's long-standing business acumen. In addition to holding the position of CEO at KTM, he also sits on the boards of several billion-dollar companies.

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MotoGP Emilia Romagna GP: Bagnaia closes points gap to Martin with sprint win

Francesco Bagnaia emerged on top in a thrilling duel with Jorge Martin to take victory in the sprint for MotoGP’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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